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INS Savitri returns after anti piracy patrols off Mauritius, Seychelles | Country's offshore patrol Vessel INS Savitri returned
on Wednesday after deployment of over a month in the waters of Mauritius and Seychelles for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance and anti-piracy patrols. Based
on formal requests from the Mauritian Government, the Indian Navy deployed INS
Savitri with a Chetak helicopter and Marine Commandos, for EEZ Surveillance of
Mauritius starting from early December 2009. Deployment of INS Ships to Mauritius
and Seychelles reflect India's firm commitment and continued engagement in the
Indian Ocean Region for the overall safety and security of international maritime
commerce. The ship effectively sanitised far-flung sea areas of the Mauritian
EEZ, beyond the reach of Mauritian surveillance assets. During the deployment
the ship also operated closer to Mauritius in coordination with the ships and
aircraft of the Mauritian National Coast Guard. The ship also utilized the opportunity
to impart quality sea training to Marine Commandos of the Mauritian Coast Guard
for undertaking Boarding Operation at sea and acquainted two helicopter pilots
of the Mauritian Police Helicopter Squadron in deck landing on board the ship
at sea. In the same spirit 'Savitri' also completed a similar EEZ surveillance
operation for the Government of the Republic of Seychelles. The Indian Navy has
increased its efforts for presence-cum-surveillance in the areas of expanding
piracy and has been actively lending support to other nations by deploying suitable
ships and aircraft for such missions but especially in the EEZ of friendly nation's
viz. Seychelles, Mauritius and Maldives. The visit of INS Savitri to Mauritius
and Seychelles is yet another manifestation of the comprehensive cooperation between the Government of India and the Governments of Republic of Mauritius and Seychelles. |
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